JCSO: Tennessee man charged with raping 13-year-old Iowa girl set to appear in court

According to court records, Sandoval admitted to having sex with the minor four times and will appear in Jefferson County court Thursday. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Tennessee man will make his first court appearance Thursday for the raping of a 13-year- …

Iowa Governor Reynolds Vetoes Bill That Was Seen as Threat to CO2 Pipeline Projects

REACTION TO VETO Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, said in a statement that his organization was "deeply grateful" for the veto. "This is a classic example of why our system of government has checks and …

Why has Des Moines metro bucked trend of declining growth in Iowa?

Regional collaboration and a focus on service-oriented businesses contribute to Des Moines' economic success. Des Moines is the fastest-growing large metro in the Midwest, driven by in-state migration and expanding job sectors. This story is part …

A Relaxing New Trend Has Emerged for Iowa Bachelorette Parties

Forget the classic wild night out... Iowa bridal parties have apparently started doing something a little more chill for their bachelorette parties! Using search data from January 1st to March 25th of 2025, Mental Floss used Google Trends to figure out …

Looking for Juneteenth event in central Iowa? Try these events

Four years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2025 marks a day of celebrating the abolition of slavery in the United States. The origins of Juneteenth date back to June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the …

Ex-Iowa star Jay Higgins on starting NFL career with Baltimore Ravens

Former Iowa football star Jay Higgins signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. Higgins, who waited his turn behind Jack Campbell as a Hawkeye, isn't foreign to being an underdog. Jay Higgins was being serious when …

ESPN high on Iowa Hawkeyes' future power rankings among college football landscape

Development and recruiting in-state are two things that the Iowa Hawkeyes are known for. They are also known for being a veteran team that sees players carry an abundance of experience when they crack the starting lineup. Those three things set a program …

Iowa weather: More storm chances with warm and muggy conditions lingering into the weekend

Iowa weather: More hit or miss shower and storm chances with warm and muggy conditions lingering into the weekend THAT IS A GOOD FINALIST TO WIN THERE. ALL RIGHT. WE’RE HEADING OVER TO YOU. AND FOR THE LATEST ON THE FORECAST. AND WE SEE A LOT OF CLOUD …

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Iowa State basketball: 6 storylines to watch as summer workouts begin

The grind is ready to begin for Iowa State men's basketball. The Cyclones have reported to campus, and they will officially begin summer workouts on June 16. Last year, Iowa State finished 25-10 overall. The Cyclones started the year 17-2 and peaked at …